There's plenty to keep the family entertained from the sandy beach and award-winning pier at Southwold to the boating lake at Thorpeness, not to mention some fantastic places to eat: the seawall at Aldeburgh - with a bag of fish 'n' chips! - as well as beach cafes, friendly pubs and top-rated restaurants. 

This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is also blessed with the stunning heathlands at Dunwich and the magical wetland reserve of RSPB Minsmere: both a haven for walkers, cyclists and bird-watchers. The world-renowned concert hall at Snape Maltings, just outside of Aldeburgh, also places the Suffolk coast on the map as a centre for music and the arts.

Why not view our selection of alternative places to stay in Suffolk if you prefer something away from the coast.